Are Catholic schools worth the effort?

The answer to the question posed in the title of Archbishop Murphy’s weekly Catholic Northwest Progress “In Joy and Hope” column in an effusive “Yes.” Catholic schools make a difference in the lives of young people because of the values they promote and instill. “If we want to pass on the message of the Gospel and our faith tradition to our children, then Catholic schools become a priceless gift,” said Archbishop Murphy. “If this gift is to be a reality, however, Catholic schools must be faithful to their mission of faithfully sharing the teachings of the Gospel and our tradition not only in what is taught, but in the lived example and inspiration of teachers, staff and administrator.”